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School district illicitly garnered $13 million in FEMA funds?

Written on 27 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

The Paso Robles School District is getting a double wave of bad financial news ― not only is the district already facing a $1.59 million budget shortfall, but the federal government may be seeking the return of more than $13... (Continue reading)

FEMA may want Paso Robles earthquake monies returned

Written on 13 Oct, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 57 comments

The city of Paso Robles is getting a double wave of bad financial news — not only is the city already facing a $2.1 million budget shortfall, but the feds may be looking for the return of more than $1... (Continue reading)

Federal investigation into Atascadero shifts into high gear

Written on 27 Jul, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 49 comments

Federal agents from several agencies including the FBI and FEMA were in the city of Atascadero a few weeks ago asking questions about the Printery – the city’s former youth center - and searching through records related to the alleged... (Continue reading)

Atascadero officials attempt to filch more FEMA funds

Written on 5 Nov, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE There is growing evidence in Atascadero – the recollections of former elected officials, city employees, and previous reports – that shows that some leading city officials purposely lied when they reported that the historic City Hall’s foundation substantially... (Continue reading)

COMMENTARY: Gearhart’s museum offer mystifying

Written on 23 Apr, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE Generosity occurs for very few reasons. Kelly Gearhart, a North County property developer known for his altruism, has donated space to the Atascadero Historical Society for its museum. Gearhart wants to let the society house its... (Continue reading)

A timeline for every agenda

Written on 11 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Atascadero City Manager Wade McKinney will tell the city council Tuesday that federal reconstruction funds for the city’s youth center were acquired through appropriate means. ... (Continue reading)

Mayor Brennler will ask for Attorney General probe

Written on 25 Jan, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

Atascadero Mayor Mike Brennler said Friday night he will ask state investigators to probe allegations that some city officials may have knowingly submitted false data to secure Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reconstruction funds for a youth center.... (Continue reading)

No one is certain if youth center land is safe for kids

Written on 17 Jan, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

Last week, UncoveredSLO.com reported on misappropriation of FEMA funds by Atascadero city officials to build a replacement youth center on land containing significant levels of toxic pollution.... (Continue reading)

Atascadero filches FEMA funds, youth center rises on tainted land

Written on 11 Jan, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

Over the past four years, Atascadero city officials conspired to bilk taxpayers out of more than $4 million in disaster aid to construct a replacement youth center under the guise the previous center had been rendered unsafe during the 2003... (Continue reading)